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Breaking News: Mishar’s EuroVoice Entry “Globální oteplování” Sparks Backlash from Conservatives NT2 – March 14, 2025

The Mishar Republic’s latest EuroVoice entry, Globální oteplování (Global Warming), has ignited a firestorm of controversy, with anti-LGBTQ+ groups and conservative politicians calling for its withdrawal. The song, which plays on the idea that "gays are making the world hotter," has been praised by LGBTQ+ advocates for its bold, tongue-in-cheek messaging but condemned by religious and nationalist groups as "provocative and offensive."

The song’s lyrics and performance have yet to be fully revealed, but early snippets suggest a flamboyant and unapologetic celebration of LGBTQ+ identity. Critics argue that the entry is a "deliberate provocation" and an attempt to push what they call "untraditional values" onto the European stage. "This is not about music—this is about forcing an agenda on the Mishar people," said a spokesperson for the conservative opposition. Calls for a boycott of EuroVoice have begun circulating online, with some demanding that the Mishaarskaa Jednotka (mi1:) replace the song with a less controversial entry.

Despite the backlash, mi1: has stood by the selection, stating that EuroVoice is a platform for artistic freedom and self-expression. Many within the creative and progressive communities have embraced the entry, seeing it as a powerful statement against discrimination. With debates raging across the country, Globální oteplování is shaping up to be one of Mishar’s most talked-about EuroVoice entries ever—whether it will win over the international audience or fuel further outrage remains to be seen.

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EZIHL to start play in September 2025

The Elthize Ice Hockey League will start their inaugural season later this year
April 15, 2025

The Elthize Ice Hockey League (EZIHL) will commence with its inaugural season on September 8, 2025, the EZIHL commissioner, Gabe Keller, has announced in a press conference. The league will represent the highest level of ice hockey in Elthize, following the demise of the old Elthize Hockey League (EHL) in 2023.

"Words cannot explain how excited we are to share this moment with you", Keller stated in the press conference. "We are looking forward to seeing you in September."

Six teams will participate in the first season of EZIHL, including St. Lucas Blaze, Forecoaster Capitals, and Ackerson Guards, as well as teams from Montgomery, Brownell, and Mananifari / Hunnicutt (labelled as Hunnicutt in the league), who have not yet announced their branding. They have until July 21st, when the inaugural draft will be held, to do so.

The inaugural season will see the six teams play each other at least two times, one home game and one away game. They are divided into two divisions: The Northern Division will include Forecoaster, Ackerson and Brownell, meanwhile the Southern Division will include St. Lucas, Montgomery, and Mananifari / Hunnicutt.

The first and second place in each division will qualify for the semifinals, which will be best of five, and the winner of the two semifinals will qualify for the finals, which will be best of seven.

The regular season will begin on September 8, 2025 and will conclude on February 23, 2026.

The league has already had controversies. Hunter Vance, governor of Montgomery province, stated that, due to the province's long history with ice hockey, the province should have had at least two teams at the inaugural season. This proposal was declined by Keller, who noted that the EZIHL would expand in the future.

Additionally, the name of Mananifari / Hunnicutt being displayed as Hunnicutt was also controversial, as the name of the city was changed in 2024 to display both the Elfiz name and the English name, to reflect the history of the city, MP Rebel Kofi (Elfiz Party - Eltikitani) declared the naming "disrespectful". Preston Vale, owner of the Hunnicutt team, declined to comment.

Update 18/04/2025: The Montgomery and Hunnicutt teams have announced that their names will be Montgomery Royals and Hunnicutt Titans respectively.

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WEATHER: COLD SUMMER EXPECTED DUE TO NOFOAGAN VOLCANO

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Mauga'afi volcano eruption as seen from MS Atlantic Capricorn

The Meteorological Office (Met Office) released a statement this morning about the effects of the Mauga'afi Supervolcanic Eruption to the climatic condition in Continental Europe. According to the announcement, a sudden decrease in temperature is expected to be felt until the next 1-2 year/s due to ashes spewed by the Volcano that blocks the rays of the sun. In addition, it is also stated that possible stronger and much colder blizzards would be experienced in winter and some snow would likely start to fall even by mid-autumn. Summer would likely feel like Early-Winter Season. These effects of the volcanic eruption is said to also be experienced throughout the continent. Due to this, those working in the agricultural sector are already preparing for the Volcanic Winter. Some events have also been cancelled or suspended due to the climatic condition brought by the situation in the Caribbean.

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Good Bye Spain!

Yesterday the Ministry of National Defense announced its intention of closing the Spanish Military base that has been the center of some disputes, The MND said that the spanish base is a threat to Mennrimian sovereingty as the governments of both countries have diferent views that could in the future be bigger, the Minister of Defense then urged the national government to close the base and renegotiate the terms of the treaty that established the base.

Today in an emergency parliament session the MPs voted to freeze the treaty with spain and remove the base, the vote passed with an 80% of aproval,
its biggest supporters being the National party and the Comunist party, The Progressive conservative party that holds the mayority although divided voted on favor of the removal,
The Prime Minister adressed the matter in a press conference an hour later and declared the vote a step back on the betterment of relations with the Kingdom Of Spain, then urged the MFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) to contact the spanish authorities to prepare the closing of the base and to renegotiate the terms of the treaty

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Building of the Ministry of National Defense

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Parliament of Mennrimiak

BREAKING: PM says no to EU Divorce Bill

Black House, July 10 2024 | The Prime Minister has just made an official statement from his office at the Black House on the matter of the 'EU Divorce Bill' currently under scrutiny in the European Council. In the statement, the Prime Minister highlighted his support for guaranteeing a legal method of separation of persons in marriage while citing various reasons for opposing the said bill. At the end of the statement, Prime Minister Bridges declared that the country will not conform with the bill if it does pass into law and made a strong warning against the EU on attempting to conduct any intervention to force the bill on the country, citing the possibility of invoking his lawful powers to begin the process for withdrawal from the said regional organization.

Update 1: Netizens have taken to social media to voice support for the Prime Minister, with #EuropeanNotSpanishConstitution and #NotMyConstitution taking the top trending spots in Twitter Reitzmag. Meanwhile, a press conference is currently being held separately by the various opposition parties. The Reitzmic Catholic Bishops Conference, a stern opponent of divorce, as well as other major lay faithful groups have so far not issued any statement.

Update 2: Leader of the Opposition Park Geun-hye, in a statement during a press conference at the Conservative Party Headquarters, voiced her support to the Prime Minister's recent action, calling it 'victory against tyranny'. Other parties also expressed support, with some backlash from the Liberal Democrats on the threat to begin the process for withdrawal from the EU. The Reitzmic Catholic Bishops' Conference has so far refused to make any statement on the matter, telling reporters that an 'appropriate response' will be released when possible.

Update 3: Demonstrators led by the Krexit Party and National Union Party have begun to gather in front of the Black House at Government Square, calling on the Prime Minister to begin the withdrawal procedure under the Krexit Bill. Councilor Yahontov is yet to make a statement on the matter, but sources say she is currently in talks with the government and the opposition parties about the situation.

This is a developing story, updates will be posted as soon as possible

Opinion Piece: Let's Actually Annex Nofoaga By Jorge Vilches - 08.03.2025

The island of Nofoaga

No, I have not turned crazy. No, I do not know if the news are certain. Yes, I do believe we should annex Nofoaga. These three sentences are what I think about the newest horde of fake news that have arisen against our country, as people and Governments from the European Union take another chance to show their hatred towards our nation as to what we represent, to our values. Even if some reactions were unexpected, other cabinets have decided to make their stances after the statement released by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, which denied the claims made by the Sertian press regarding a 'likely annexation of the Republic of Nofoaga by the Kingdom of Spain under the name of Operation Turtle Beach'.

As a matter of fact, I say that we should actually annex Nofoaga. Of course, you might be thinking if I am drunk or anything, yet I am not. Have you ever thought about who controls Nofoaga? You could answer: 'oh, the Nofoagans do! They vote for their President, they have a Parliament, they are a sovereign Republic'. Your reply would not be wrong, yet, I must ask you the following questions: Who has the monopoly on the legal use of force in the island? Who has used their army to rebuild -and continues to do so- the Caribbean nation? If your answer is Spain, congratulations, you have found out who is really in control of the state settled in an island located in the Caribbean. We even have a representative in their Parliament that makes part of the majority! In other words, she makes part of their Government.

Nevertheless, this is not just about investment made in the island -if it was, the United Duchies would also have a fair shot at annexing Nofoaga- but rather a matter of who actually holds power in Nofoaga. Our country already has territory in the Caribbean, as the two military bases in Nofoaga were leased to Spain and remain Spanish territory, even if Nofoagan law is applied. If we annexed Nofoaga, they would become an Overseas Territory, which would eventually lead to the application of Spanish law in the island. Even if I am not an expert in law, I am going to assume that certain exemptions would be made considering the CCCC and other agreements with Sertia. It is certainly a complex aftermath that the Spanish Government would need to address carefully.

All things considered, let's actually annex Nofoaga. We would do the inhabitants of the Caribbean island a favour: more resources, more freedom, wealth would increase... If I were Nofoagan, I would begin to pray for the news to become true. Of course, you would not be independent, but then again, who wants independence if your nation depends on others for everything? Is that real sovereignty? The answer is no, that is not sovereignty - that it's just living off somebody.